Southland
Burt Munro Challenge safety to be reassessed after five spectators injured in crashes
One person was critically injured, three seriously and a fifth was taken to hospital in a moderate condition after motorcycles crashed into crowds on Thursday. Audio
Man charged in relation to poisoning over 200 trees in Southland reserve
A Southland man has been charged following the deliberate poisoning of more than 200 trees in a public reserve.
Two people injured after car collides with train in Invercargill
A person has been seriously injured and another is in a moderate condition after a car collided with a train in Invercargill this afternoon.
Staff shortages back in the spotlight as student workers return to university
Te Anau businesses are bracing for more staff shortages as student workers return to their studies in the coming weeks.
A tale of two contractors: 'Bumper season' for Southland, North Island bogged down
Rural contractors in Southland cannot keep up with bumper grass growth, while those in parts of the North Island are having problems from the recent wet weather.
Tiwai Point: Monitors to assess any contamination at smelter and marine area
The work started last week and should take a month to complete before the results are analysed and made publicly available.
Mataura stopbank gets strengthened in prep for next flood
Strengthening work is underway on a Mataura stopbank that could fail next time there's high river flow.
Chatham Islands' only brewer
Chatham Islands fresh seafood and pristine honey have a reputation for unbeatable quality, but those lucky enough to visit are also getting a chance to sample locally brewed beer. Simone Croon started… Audio
Southland's warm weather, lack of rain raises fears of water shortage
Water levels could recede to the point that normal water use might impact environmental health, officials are warning.
The Revenant - ultra adventure racing in the extreme
It's one of the most gruelling races on the planet - so tough that only four people have ever finished it. The Revenant ultra adventure run gets underway at Welcome Rock on Blackmore Station in… Audio
Fishing the depths of the south
Fisher Nate Smith is passionate about sustainable fishing - he's the driving force behind Gravity Fishing which operates between Southland and Rakiura/Stewart Island. He is the latest generation in a… Audio
Grant Excell: Kayaking Lake Te Anau
Te Anau School principal Grant Excell isn't going to let a lack of funding get in the way of his school building a new hall. Instead he's preparing to kayak around the entire edge of Lake Te Anau… Audio
Tramper 'annoyed' after forgetting beacon, getting lost in low cloud
Police shared the rescue story to highlight the importance of carrying a personal locator beacon.
Aotearoa's Hidden History: The Father of NZ Conservation
The second episode in a six part series looking at some lesser known events and personalities in New Zealand's history. Today Thomas looks at Richard Henry, who laid the blueprint for the modern… Audio
Southland Charity Hospital nears completion after setbacks
The first patients are expected through the doors 'by the middle of next year", after a build that was delayed throughout the pandemic.
Invercargill police launch homicide inquiry after death of assault victim
Invercargill police are considering further charges following the death of a woman who was seriously assaulted earlier this month.
Southland man dies in rural workplace incident
A man has died in a workplace incident involving a tractor in Tuturau in Southland, police say.
Three airlifted to hospital after crashes in Southland, Coromandel Peninsula
Two people have been airlifted to hospital, following separate crashes in Southland and Whitianga.
Four more arrests after Invercargill firearms incident
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, followed by four more people after search warrants were carried out.
Gore District Council pleads guilty on charge relating to toddler who drowned
Gore District Council has pleaded guilty to a charge relating to the drowning of a young child in its oxidation ponds almost four years ago.
